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Staffing shortages are straining ASCs, particularly among nursing and anesthesia roles. 

Physician assistants in California earned the highest average salary in 2023, reaching $143,074 — a notable 11.5% increase since 2019, according to a Feb. 24 report from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. 

In California, new regulatory efforts are driving the adoption of alternative payment models, while ASCs are implementing creative solutions to address shortages in key roles like anesthesia providers.

Several attorneys from Chicago-based law firm McDonald Hopkins recently hosted a webinar to discuss changes they expect to see in the labor regulation environment in the coming months, McKnight's Senior Living reported Feb. 21.

From rising operational costs to shifting market dynamics, Arizona's ASCs are facing a complex mix of challenges.

Rising healthcare costs and restrictive policies are creating significant challenges for ASCs, potentially threatening their ability to provide cost-effective, high-quality care. 

OB-GYN, general surgery and orthopedic surgery were the specialties most frequently named in malpractice suits, according to an analysis from the American Medical Association

Gina Taylor, quality and accreditation program manager at Bellaire, Texas-based Harris Health, joined Becker's about the advantages of collaboration between ASCs and hospitals. 

ASCs are at the forefront of a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, driven by shifts in care delivery models, workforce challenges and technological advancements. 

California's ASC market is massive – the state has the most ASCs, at 894, and also is adding the most, at 46 in 2024.